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federal states where the state to go to the u.s. supreme court. >> the likelihood is the u.s. supreme court is taking the case not because they really want to endorse what judge walker did but because they want to stop what judge walker did. >> professor levine says no matter what the decision is, the supreme court will want to review the case. we have posted extended clips from today's post hearing at www.ktvu.com. look for the top story. >>> california correction officials saying it came from a british company. california paid the company about $36,000 for sodium biopenthal. the american civil liberties union filed suit and argued it's illegal to use foreign- made drugs for execution. >>> sheriff's department wrapped up its investigation into an inmate's escape. he broke free from a department trying to shackle him last monday, he ran with the deputy in pursuit. outside, he took her gun and taser, then tased the deputy before fleeing the scene. deputies corners him five hours later. today they officially rearrested him. he faces charges that include attempted murder. >>> the
federal states where the state to go to the u.s. supreme court. >> the likelihood is the u.s. supreme court is taking the case not because they really want to endorse what judge walker did but because they want to stop what judge walker did. >> professor levine says no matter what the decision is, the supreme court will want to review the case. we have posted extended clips from today's post hearing at www.ktvu.com. look for the top story. >>> california correction...
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also today, a u.s. drone attack inside pakistan killed 54 suspected militants. >>> a snow storm causing major problems, hundreds of accidents. it's not any better for travelers planning to fly. one airport canceled 500 flights and the ones that did take off were delayed. the storm hit germany the hardest, several other european nations saw several inches of snow. >>> captain beefhart died today at his home. the captain was known for his own eclectic brand of experimental rock ♪ [ music ] ♪ his best selling item was trout mass replica in 1969. in the 80s, he became a full- time artist. his paintings are found in fine art galleries. don was 69 years old. >>> a series of storms, but what does it mean for our water supply? where cali if everything stays on track, bart should open the new west dublin station in february. bart announced today the station is expected to open on february 19. the station is located in between the castro valley and dublin pleasantton stations. the project is two years behind
also today, a u.s. drone attack inside pakistan killed 54 suspected militants. >>> a snow storm causing major problems, hundreds of accidents. it's not any better for travelers planning to fly. one airport canceled 500 flights and the ones that did take off were delayed. the storm hit germany the hardest, several other european nations saw several inches of snow. >>> captain beefhart died today at his home. the captain was known for his own eclectic brand of experimental rock...
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. >> reporter: u.s. district court judge henry hudson ruled that the from vision requiring people is unconstitutional. of the three courts two rules in the white houses favor. the fate of the plan is expected to land in the u.s. supreme court. >>> the pressure is on tonight for house democrats who don't like the president's tax cut deal. some say they hope to make changes despite a short sign of support where it cleared a small hurdle tonight. rita williams reports. >> reporter: at the u.s. capital tonight, senators burned the midnight oil voting to end debate on the president's controversial compromise on taxes and unemployment benefits. >> the clerk will call the role. >> reporter: the overwhelming 83-15 vote is seen as a sign the package will pass easily, probably tomorrow. and that delighted president obama. >> this proves that both parties can in fact, work together. to grow our economy and look out for the american people. >> reporter: not so fast, it's not a done deal in the house where democrats
. >> reporter: u.s. district court judge henry hudson ruled that the from vision requiring people is unconstitutional. of the three courts two rules in the white houses favor. the fate of the plan is expected to land in the u.s. supreme court. >>> the pressure is on tonight for house democrats who don't like the president's tax cut deal. some say they hope to make changes despite a short sign of support where it cleared a small hurdle tonight. rita williams reports. >>...
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the momentum was tempered by the state of the u.s. economy. still this should be a good year for the markets. nasdaq has been on a run and is now up more than 15% year to date. as for the dow the blue chips finished the day with the highest close in more than two years. >>> some homeless people in redwood city got a chance to put aside their daily struggles tonight. they were entertained by a comedian who knows firsthand how to hit rock bottom. lloyd lacuesta has the live report. >> reporter: this is the napier street shelter, there is nothing about the situation facing people who come here seeking help. but tonight, there was laughter here generated by professional comedian who knows too well about being homeless. >> i'm doug ferrari and i'm here to give you my confession, and the priest said sorry i don't have that kind of time. >> for ant an hour tonight, the troubles of 76 people living in this emergency shelter were forgotten. doug ferrari was once at the top of the world of comedy performing with jerry williams and sinefeld but then he t
the momentum was tempered by the state of the u.s. economy. still this should be a good year for the markets. nasdaq has been on a run and is now up more than 15% year to date. as for the dow the blue chips finished the day with the highest close in more than two years. >>> some homeless people in redwood city got a chance to put aside their daily struggles tonight. they were entertained by a comedian who knows firsthand how to hit rock bottom. lloyd lacuesta has the live report....
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the u.s. illegally graduate from u.s. high schools each year. >>> she was an attorney, an author and a political confidant. elizabeth edward dies today. the estranged wife of john edwards lost her battle with cancer with her family by her bedside. >> reporter: one day after an announced that she had stopped cancer treatment, elizabeth edward has lost. a statement said, we have lost the comfort of elizabeth, but she remains with the family. edwards a lawyer and author was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2004. shortly after her husband john edwards lost his bid for vice president. she was treated and it was believed the cancer was in remission. in 2007, during her husband's 2008 presidential campaign, she learned the disease returned and it was in her bones. she stated that she had hasn't been diligent on testing. >> elizabeth says it's a reminder to go get that mammogram. >> reporter: elizabeth lost her son wade in a car accident. years later elizabeth would have to deal with her husband's wide
the u.s. illegally graduate from u.s. high schools each year. >>> she was an attorney, an author and a political confidant. elizabeth edward dies today. the estranged wife of john edwards lost her battle with cancer with her family by her bedside. >> reporter: one day after an announced that she had stopped cancer treatment, elizabeth edward has lost. a statement said, we have lost the comfort of elizabeth, but she remains with the family. edwards a lawyer and author was...
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the u.s. senate approved it's version of the bill last week and it now goes to president obama for his signature. >>> a fresno man is suing -- narcigian says he owns some ansel adams the áf photography slides. >>> is it a family restaurant or adult entertainment venue. we'll tell you about the police report that could change the way hooters does >>> a live look at storm tracker 2 monitoring rain in the bay area. right now there's a yellow cell right off the coast. this is just a series of storms we expect starting tomorrow. >>> the flood gates at two california dams are open tonight. releasing millions of the gallons of water in anticipation of this rain. it's not unusual but it is this early in the season. ken pritchett reports. >> reporter: when a sign that marks the american river is partially under water you know the river is high. >> it is definitely running way above what it normally does. >> reporter: bill bootenes walks his dogs along the river, but where he walks is now unwater. the
the u.s. senate approved it's version of the bill last week and it now goes to president obama for his signature. >>> a fresno man is suing -- narcigian says he owns some ansel adams the áf photography slides. >>> is it a family restaurant or adult entertainment venue. we'll tell you about the police report that could change the way hooters does >>> a live look at storm tracker 2 monitoring rain in the bay area. right now there's a yellow cell right off the coast....
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. >>> meantime, demand for suvs is driving u.s. auto sales to their highest levels since the cash for clunkers program. thanks to the hot selling edge suv, ford leads the way with sales up 20 percent in november from november of last year. chrysler sales are up 17%. but gm sold more vehicles than anyone else fueled by the chef ray equinox and gmc terrain the sales rose 11% overall. >>> there won't be any new oil drilling under the florida coast under a plan released today by the obama administration. prior to thebp oil blow-out it was supposed to be allowed. but the gulf coast oil drilling won't be allowed for at least seven years. it excludes drilling to the north of florida along the seaboard. that bp oil spill caused people all across the question to question whether seafood in the gulf is safe to eat. hundreds of chefs all across the country including many here in the bay area are trying to ease those fears. ktvu's janna katsuyama explains what they are doing. >> reporter: in san francisco tonight, it isn't just bay area catche
. >>> meantime, demand for suvs is driving u.s. auto sales to their highest levels since the cash for clunkers program. thanks to the hot selling edge suv, ford leads the way with sales up 20 percent in november from november of last year. chrysler sales are up 17%. but gm sold more vehicles than anyone else fueled by the chef ray equinox and gmc terrain the sales rose 11% overall. >>> there won't be any new oil drilling under the florida coast under a plan released today by...
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shell oil expert says gas could hit $10 a gallon. >> i don't think the u.s. economy can withstand $5 a gallon gasoline. it is too hard on working folks, too hard on working businesses. >> at $3.32 a gallon the regular price is 40 cents higher than it was at this time last year. some people we spoke to today say they will consider driving less or using public transit. >>> a hold-up at a gas station may be the break investigators need to solve a series of robberies at the toll plaza. the key appears to be an unusual outfit there. janna katsuyama has our report. >> reporter: thousands of cars pass through the toll plaza every day. they are keeping an eye out for one particular driver, a robber. >> the suspect is described as a black male adult, heavy-set wearing a reflective rain vest with orange stripes and an orange hard had the. >> investigators say the toll plaza has been robbed seven times in the last year and a half usually after 10 p.m. at night. the same man who has pulled up, pointed a gun at a toll taker and then demanded money. >> he has used differen
shell oil expert says gas could hit $10 a gallon. >> i don't think the u.s. economy can withstand $5 a gallon gasoline. it is too hard on working folks, too hard on working businesses. >> at $3.32 a gallon the regular price is 40 cents higher than it was at this time last year. some people we spoke to today say they will consider driving less or using public transit. >>> a hold-up at a gas station may be the break investigators need to solve a series of robberies at the...
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afghanistan, the top medical officer being removed after u.s.-donated medicines have been disappearing. the u.s. has donated $42 million worth of medical goods to the afghan military this year. it is not known how much of that has disappeared. >>> an alameda company announced it has recalled 200 million diabetes test strips. avid diabetes care is recalling blood glucose test strips. they may give false low results. customers who have test strips covered by the recall should stop using them. they will replace the test strips for free. for a full list of the strips named, go to our website, www.ktvu.com, and click on web links. >>> just days before christmas, the annual san francisco firefighters toy drive is in need of more toys. tonight, organizers told us compared to this time last year, they have 15-17,000 fewer toys on hand to give away. although that might seem a lot, they haven't had to turn anyone away yet. the economy is putting a strain on many families. >> first priority is not to get toys to their kids, it's getting rent and food. >> t
afghanistan, the top medical officer being removed after u.s.-donated medicines have been disappearing. the u.s. has donated $42 million worth of medical goods to the afghan military this year. it is not known how much of that has disappeared. >>> an alameda company announced it has recalled 200 million diabetes test strips. avid diabetes care is recalling blood glucose test strips. they may give false low results. customers who have test strips covered by the recall should stop using...
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to apply for legal residency if they were under the age of 6 games with the u.s. and if they served two years in the military or attend college. eventually they could apply for citizenship. >>> millions of the dollars of good. >>> how do [ female announcer keurig has over 200 varieties of gourmet coffee and tea to choose from. it's the way to individually brew fresh, delicious coffee in under a minute. way to brew, hon. [ female announcer choose. brew. enjoy. keurig. from 15 leading brands, including tully's. it's the way to brew everyone's favorite cup in under a minute. woman: way to brew. [ female announcer choose. brew. enjoy. keurig. >>> the sacramento county sheriff's department announced tonight that it has busted a the ring selling counter fit cds and dvds. an investigation has been going on and so far six people have been arrested. >>> the head of the transportation security administration says the controversial pat down have reached their limit. john tinsel says the tsa will introduce new policies. the tougher screenings are needed to counter the threats
to apply for legal residency if they were under the age of 6 games with the u.s. and if they served two years in the military or attend college. eventually they could apply for citizenship. >>> millions of the dollars of good. >>> how do [ female announcer keurig has over 200 varieties of gourmet coffee and tea to choose from. it's the way to individually brew fresh, delicious coffee in under a minute. way to brew, hon. [ female announcer choose. brew. enjoy. keurig. from 15...
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. >> late today, the u.s. epa released a statement saying epa regularly evaluates drinking water standards and we already launched a rigorous and comprehensive review of the effects of chromium 6 on human health. they'll review the research to determine if new standards need to be set. "ktvu channel 2 news." >>> automationers are suing the environmental protection agency in a bid to overturn a decision of a new ethanol blend. the epa has given the go ahead to sell fuel with 15% ethanol for use in 2007 or newer model cars. auto makers are concerned owners of older cars will use the blend and damage their converters. >> jerry brown has a new sacramento address. brown and his wife chose a loft in sacramento's mid-town neighborhood to be their home. a website for the four story building shows rent starts at $1700 a month. the browns will also keep their home in oakland. the old california governor's mansion has been vacant since 1967. >>> new at 10, how toyota is settling a government safety investigation and the
. >> late today, the u.s. epa released a statement saying epa regularly evaluates drinking water standards and we already launched a rigorous and comprehensive review of the effects of chromium 6 on human health. they'll review the research to determine if new standards need to be set. "ktvu channel 2 news." >>> automationers are suing the environmental protection agency in a bid to overturn a decision of a new ethanol blend. the epa has given the go ahead to sell fuel...
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instead, they voted to conduct a study. >>> the measure required all vessels fishing in u.s. waters to bring sharks to land with their fins attached. it also maybes it illegal for nonfishing vessels to transport shark fins without their caucuses. rising demand for shark fin soup has increased the number of shark killings. and while on the boat, the fins taken and their bodies dumped over the boat. >>>-- to determine if any activity will damage the endangered bears habitat. the governor calls the designation of an area larger than california overreaching. and says it will cost that state jobs. >>> and it's raining out there right now. live storm tracker 2 as we've been showing you all night. it's been a nice day, then this rolling in. now with the rain starting to fall on many bay area neighborhoods. all nine bay area counties reporting some type of rainfall. it's getting a little heavier out there as we go into the evening hours. especially on the coast of pacifica area. out in the avenues of san francisco. we have heavier rain, reports of thunder and lightning. on the west s
instead, they voted to conduct a study. >>> the measure required all vessels fishing in u.s. waters to bring sharks to land with their fins attached. it also maybes it illegal for nonfishing vessels to transport shark fins without their caucuses. rising demand for shark fin soup has increased the number of shark killings. and while on the boat, the fins taken and their bodies dumped over the boat. >>>-- to determine if any activity will damage the endangered bears habitat. the...
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. >> the fate of the military's done don't ask, don't tell policy is once again in the hands of the u.s. senate. today the house of representatives voted for a second time to overturn the ban on gays serving openly. >> america has always been the land of the free and the home of the brave. we are so because our brave men and women in uniform protect us. we honor -- let us honor their sacrifice, their service, pair patriotism by re-committing to the values that they fight for on the battlefield. >> the bill moves to the senate as a so-called privileged bill stream lining the process for bringing it to a vote. a spokeswoman for senate mantel leader harry reid says that won't happen until next week at the earliest. republican senator susan cowan of maine says she believes there are enough votes to pass it. >>> the tax bill won approval in the senate and now goes to the house for a show had down vote. the vote sailed through the senate. it was 18 in favor and the opposed. the vote is a win for the american people and the nation's economy. a tax deal would extend bush era tax cuts at every i
. >> the fate of the military's done don't ask, don't tell policy is once again in the hands of the u.s. senate. today the house of representatives voted for a second time to overturn the ban on gays serving openly. >> america has always been the land of the free and the home of the brave. we are so because our brave men and women in uniform protect us. we honor -- let us honor their sacrifice, their service, pair patriotism by re-committing to the values that they fight for on the...
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. >>> the u.s. economy maybe on the mend. consumer confident has hit a two year high according to the university of michigan. and the commerce department released figures showing improved consumer spending. holiday spending seems to be up this year as well. >> even a month ago, consumers told us they spend 1% than they did last year and they are spending 5% more. >> credit card issuers are increasing the number of card officers and credit incentives to try to improve spending. >>> it was a mixed day on wall street. the dow picked up 14 points while the nasdaq lost five. volume has been light all week. >>> new angewill cause filing delays for some taxpayers. the irs needs to reevaluate the reprogram computers. >>> and may soon be getting some help themselves. find out what they've been experiencing. >>> lightning fast. lightning strong. verizon 4g lte. rule the air on the most advanced 4g network in the world. the next, you start one feeling a bit off.ne. the moment you feel run down or achy, nip flu-like symptoms in the bud,
. >>> the u.s. economy maybe on the mend. consumer confident has hit a two year high according to the university of michigan. and the commerce department released figures showing improved consumer spending. holiday spending seems to be up this year as well. >> even a month ago, consumers told us they spend 1% than they did last year and they are spending 5% more. >> credit card issuers are increasing the number of card officers and credit incentives to try to improve...
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. >> the legislation allows undocumented immigrants who come to the u.s. before age 16 to gain legal residency after going to college or serving in the military. the senate is expected to vote tomorrow. the bill needs 60 votes. it's unlikely to gain the necessary republican support. >>> the wikileaks controversy, it has sparked a debate in berk lie about national -- berkeley about national security and free speech. berkeley's peace and justice commission has voiced support, but not without dissent. rita williams has this report. >> reporter: even in berkeley there's no agreement as bradley manning, now charged with supplying classified information to wikileaks, a traitor or a hero. >> whoever did this did an act of conscious and heroic thing and should be thanked for it. >> i feel he did betray his country by doing that. >> reporter: next week, the berkeley city council wrestles with the issue. while today cyber attackers launched operation payback, hitting mastercard and visa after the companies allegedly under political pressure stopped processing donati
. >> the legislation allows undocumented immigrants who come to the u.s. before age 16 to gain legal residency after going to college or serving in the military. the senate is expected to vote tomorrow. the bill needs 60 votes. it's unlikely to gain the necessary republican support. >>> the wikileaks controversy, it has sparked a debate in berk lie about national -- berkeley about national security and free speech. berkeley's peace and justice commission has voiced support, but...
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the u.s. had lobbied hard and spent millions of the dollars to try and host the world cut. >>> senior republicans clashed with top leaders over the military's don't ask don't tell bill should be repealed. but the chairman of the joint chief of the staff pointed to his own wartime experience. >> i've been serving with gays and lesbians my whole career. i knew they were there, they knew i knew it. and what's more, nearly everyone in the crew knew it. we never missed a mission, never failed to deliver ordnance on target. >> it appears unlikely the senate will vote on don't ask don't tell before the end of the year because of republican opposition. >>> also in washington, d.c. today, the house of representatives did something it has only done 22 times ever before. it sentured a member. rahgel was censured for violation. censure is the harshest punishment short of expulsion. >>> this came as the house voted on a tax cut package today that senate republicans quickly dismissed. >> reporter: the house
the u.s. had lobbied hard and spent millions of the dollars to try and host the world cut. >>> senior republicans clashed with top leaders over the military's don't ask don't tell bill should be repealed. but the chairman of the joint chief of the staff pointed to his own wartime experience. >> i've been serving with gays and lesbians my whole career. i knew they were there, they knew i knew it. and what's more, nearly everyone in the crew knew it. we never missed a mission,...
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. >> a big named music act is turning it up in honor of the u.s. military. kid rock and his band played a holiday concert in fairfield. the only thing you needed to get in was your military id. live now at travis air force base with the story for us. hey, deborah. >> reporter: hey, heather. next a two hour concert just ended. this air force hangar is where the kid rock end tour age touched down. [ music ] >> reporter: essay ward winning, platinum selling. but tonight the kid belongs to those in uniform. [ music ] >> reporter: active duty, reserve, guard all got in free with guests. a gesture kid rock makes a habit of at military bases. >> it was cool meeting kid rock. >> reporter: these people waited to meet k rock. some had guitars hoping for an autograph. >> we like country music and hank williams jr. so i will do that with him. >> reporter: those who got up close were chosen by the commander but some were classified. how come you got classified? >> just the way it is. >> reporter: you didn't do anything special for the boss? >> i can't discuss that, madam
. >> a big named music act is turning it up in honor of the u.s. military. kid rock and his band played a holiday concert in fairfield. the only thing you needed to get in was your military id. live now at travis air force base with the story for us. hey, deborah. >> reporter: hey, heather. next a two hour concert just ended. this air force hangar is where the kid rock end tour age touched down. [ music ] >> reporter: essay ward winning, platinum selling. but tonight the kid...
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u.s. laws protecting passengers from being stranded really don't necessarily apply in this situation. >> reporter: weary travelers filed into san francisco airport for a second day after being trapped on board a plane last month. >> it was uncomfortable, it got hot. >> reporter: qantas874 was expected to take off last night. it quickly started what is called a rolling delay. 4.5 hours later at 3:30 in the morning, qantas finally cancelled the flight. some people spent the night in the airport. >> it was really difficult for me being pregnant. it didn't get into my hotel room until 6:30 a.m. after getting on the plane 3:30 p.m. on the previous night. >> reporter: last year airlines began implementing the traveler bill of rights. that would have amendment to a more than $7 million fine in this case. but the rules don't apply to international carriers like qantas. >> the fact that they are a foreign carrier, they may be exempt. >> reporter: earl littler today i called qantas headquarters in a
u.s. laws protecting passengers from being stranded really don't necessarily apply in this situation. >> reporter: weary travelers filed into san francisco airport for a second day after being trapped on board a plane last month. >> it was uncomfortable, it got hot. >> reporter: qantas874 was expected to take off last night. it quickly started what is called a rolling delay. 4.5 hours later at 3:30 in the morning, qantas finally cancelled the flight. some people spent the...
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the u.s. department of education has over $100 billion to help students pay for college. and the free application? you mean the fafsa? i did it online. i'm going to find out how to pay for college. i'm going to college.gov. if human achievement can be determined not by speed or strength, but by character, then it's easy to see
the u.s. department of education has over $100 billion to help students pay for college. and the free application? you mean the fafsa? i did it online. i'm going to find out how to pay for college. i'm going to college.gov. if human achievement can be determined not by speed or strength, but by character, then it's easy to see